My semester in Dakar

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Today, some price comparisons. Senegal’s currency (CFA), is shared with a few other countries in the West African region. Roughly, 500 CFA is just a bit less than 1 USD, with 1000 CFA rounded up to 2 USD for mental math. With that in mind, here’s what I’ve been spending:

Clementine or mandarin orange from a street shack: 100 CFA

Cheap rubber slippers for wearing in the house: 500 CFA

Tin of Nivea Crème at the supermarket: 990 CFA

Sandals that I bargained for at Marsé Sàndaga: 2500 CFA

Cab ride from my house to downtown: 1500 CFA

Sandwich with meat, sauce, and French fries (inside!) at street vendor: 800 CFA